LISTEN!
Gear up your sound card and get ready to jam on the Internet! The following sites bring music from all over the world to your computer.

Videos online
You don't have to wait for your favorite music videos. Pick the video and watch it on your computer. With a collection of nearly 8,000, this is one of the largest video sites on the Web. Watch featured videos for free or sign up to search the huge video database.

Midi collection
Midi songs are created on a computer and take up much less space than MP3s. While they lack the quality of other audio files, most midis do the original song justice. This site has midi versions of just about any tune.

MP3s online
MP3.com is one of the last places where you can legitimately download music from popular artists. There’s something for fans of all genres. While selection is limited, many hit songs are available. You can also find music from unsigned and independent artists.

Radio days
Anyone can have their own radio station. Live365 features Internet radio stations from across the globe. Listen to others’ selections or create your own station.


LEARN!
There's a lot of music out there. Thousands of bands record thousands of CDs and play thousands of shows. Fortunately, you can use the Internet to keep track of everything in the music industry. The following sites will keep you hip on your music knowledge.

Experience the music
The Experience Music Project was created to connect people with music. This highly interactive site has everything a music lover needs for listening to and playing music.

All about music
Find everything you ever wanted to know about your favorite musician. This site has bios and discographies on thousands of artists.

Essentially classical
Whether you're a serious student of classical music or just enjoy listening, you'll love the Essentials of Music Web site. Information includes an extensive glossary of classical music terms, brief biographies of over 70 composers from all over the globe, and much more. An extensive library of sound clips makes this a site well worth listening to.

Band name origins
Note: This site is PG-13. Discover how your favorite band was named. This site explains even the strangest names.

Concerts everywhere!
Look no further for concert information. Perhaps the largest concert resource on the Internet, Pollstar provides information on nearly 50,000 U.S. events.

Ranking songs
When ranking music, Billboard is still No. 1. All of its charts are at this convenient site.

Hall of famers
Get the scoop on your favorite rock ‘n’ roll stars and see if they have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Also, find information on tour dates and locations of concerts. While you’re there, vote for your favorite hit single.

Listeners’ choice
The visitors to this site have voted for the best and worst songs of all time. They are ranked according to year and genre.


AND FINALLY...
Dead rock stars
Some of the greatest musicians died young. This site pays tribute to those legends. Read each artist’s biography and discography.